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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LS03 HLAMOT history

LS03 HLA is a red petrol MINI first used on 20 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 102,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2023.

LS03 HLA red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2024
Mileage
102,926 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS03 HLA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS03 HLA was last recorded at 102,926 miles on 4 Oct 2023, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,914 miles · 29 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
4,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 102,926 miles
  • 2022 – 96,921 miles
  • 2021 – 96,730 miles
  • 2020 – 95,973 miles
  • 2019 – 94,513 miles
  • 2018 – 93,153 miles
  • 2017 – 91,798 miles
  • 2016 – 88,774 miles
  • 2015 – 85,813 miles
  • 2014 – 83,394 miles
  • 2013 – 80,789 miles
  • 2012 – 77,079 miles
  • 2011 – 73,583 miles
  • 2010 – 70,798 miles
  • 2009 – 64,308 miles
  • 2008 – 55,723 miles
  • 2007 – 42,897 miles
  • 2006 – 30,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,926 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,926 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,926 miles
    Test number
    232861747594
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail102,914 miles (+5,993)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,914 miles
    Test number
    330258275412
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass96,921 miles (+191)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    96,921 miles
    Test number
    766948570394
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass96,730 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,730 miles
    Test number
    784878850599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,973 miles (+1,460)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    95,973 miles
    Test number
    180087956097
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass94,513 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    94,513 miles
    Test number
    134647898718
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and braking & steering & suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and braking & suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail94,513 miles (+1,360)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,513 miles
    Test number
    611179773482
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and braking & steering & suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and braking & suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass93,153 miles3 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,153 miles
    Test number
    772156021292
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside discs worn very close to minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside brake ferrules corroded

  9. Fail93,153 miles (+1,355)1 repaired3 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,153 miles
    Test number
    744191175023
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside discs worn very close to minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside brake ferrules corroded

  10. Pass91,798 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    91,798 miles
    Test number
    889251738999
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes have been greased and showing signs of corrosion

  11. Fail91,794 miles (+3,020)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,794 miles
    Test number
    758768412318
    • FailureNearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes have been greased and showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring light flashing

  12. Pass88,774 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    88,774 miles
    Test number
    918232463455
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  13. Fail88,772 miles (+2,959)7 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,772 miles
    Test number
    804327357920
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering locking device missing track rod end nut (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle fouling centre of anti roll bar (2.3.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  14. Pass85,813 miles (+2,419)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    85,813 miles
    Test number
    664309842891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,394 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    83,394 miles
    Test number
    338729604231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail83,394 miles (+2,605)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,394 miles
    Test number
    465097804241
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass80,789 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    80,789 miles
    Test number
    315835013487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail80,788 miles (+3,709)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,788 miles
    Test number
    396653313234
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass77,079 miles (+3,496)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    77,079 miles
    Test number
    328977312222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass73,583 miles (+2,785)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    73,583 miles
    Test number
    515691911204
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  21. Pass70,798 miles (+6,490)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    70,798 miles
    Test number
    303602810489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s beam image

  22. Pass64,308 miles (+8,585)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    64,308 miles
    Test number
    371397819433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,723 miles (+12,826)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,723 miles
    Test number
    174659898180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    42,897 miles
    Test number
    863051397147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail42,897 miles (+12,547)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,897 miles
    Test number
    520961897142
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre has a cut in the side wall

  26. Pass30,350 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,350 miles
    Test number
    890707256143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on.

Questions about LS03 HLA

Does LS03 HLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS03 HLA expired on 3 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS03 HLA?
The MOT on LS03 HLA expired on 3 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS03 HLA done?
LS03 HLA was recorded at 102,926 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2023, an average of 4,188 miles a year.
Has LS03 HLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS03 HLA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LS03 HLA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS03 HLA find?
LS03 HLA passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inside edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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